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Can one man change our perception of what old age looks like? If that man is Ari Seth Cohen, the answer is a spirited YES.

He is the creative genius behind the successful Advanced Style franchise, which includes a blog, book and documentary film. For those not familiar with Advanced Style, Mr. Cohen photographs older women (and a few men) on the streets of New York who have a wildly creative and highly personalized sense of style. These older adults elevate the daily act of getting dressed to an art form.

I highly recommend watching the documentary film. It adds a depth to the lives of these women as they celebrate their love of fashion, their newfound fame, and the realities of aging. Advanced Style is #6 on my list of what will be 100 Reasons Why Now is the Best Time to Grow Old. Mr. Cohen is changing the world’s perception of what old age can look like.